Hazard Management
Hazard Register
Current Hazards
Hazard register: a single source-of-truth that captures every identified hazard alongside its risk rating, controls in place and monitoring cadence — so nothing falls between operational silos.
Grid Controls & Features:
- Filtering: Use the filter row to search specific hazards
- Sorting: Click column headers to sort data
- Selection: Click on any row to select a hazard record
- Paging: Navigate through pages using the pager controls
- Export: Data can be exported for reporting purposes
Hazard Categories
Physical Hazards
- Machinery and equipment
- Noise and vibration
- Temperature extremes
- Radiation
- Electrical hazards
Chemical Hazards
- Toxic substances
- Corrosive materials
- Flammable liquids
- Gases and vapors
- Dust and particles
Biological Hazards
- Bacteria and viruses
- Fungi and molds
- Parasites
- Contaminated materials
- Animal-related risks
Ergonomic Hazards
- Manual handling
- Repetitive motions
- Poor posture
- Workstation design
- Force requirements
Psychosocial Hazards
- Work-related stress
- Workplace violence
- Bullying and harassment
- Fatigue and burnout
- Job insecurity
Environmental Hazards
- Weather conditions
- Confined spaces
- Working at heights
- Unstable surfaces
- Poor lighting
Risk Assessment Process
Risk assessment: a structured way of working out which hazards matter, how badly things could go wrong, and where to spend control effort first.
Hazard Identification Process
1
Workplace inspections and walkthroughs
2
Review of incident and accident reports
3
Consultation with workers and supervisors
4
Review of work procedures and tasks
5
Analysis of equipment and materials
6
Monitoring of workplace conditions
Risk Analysis Methods
Risk Matrix Approach:
- Likelihood: Probability of hazard occurrence
- Consequence: Severity of potential harm
- Risk Rating: Combination of likelihood and consequence
- Risk Level: Low, Medium, High, or Extreme
Risk Calculation:
Risk = Likelihood × Consequence
Risk = Likelihood × Consequence
Risk Evaluation Criteria
Compare risk levels against established criteria
Determine if risks are acceptable or require treatment
Prioritize risks for control measure implementation
Consider legal and regulatory requirements
Evaluate cost-benefit of risk controls
Document evaluation decisions and rationale
Hierarchy of Control Measures
Hierarchy of controls: a fixed order for selecting hazard controls, ranked from most to least effective. The aim is to push solutions as high up the list as possible — PPE is the bottom rung, not the default.
1. Elimination
Completely remove the hazard from the workplace
2. Substitution
Replace the hazard with something safer
3. Engineering Controls
Isolate the hazard from people through physical barriers
4. Administrative Controls
Change work policies and procedures to reduce exposure
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Protect individual workers through protective equipment
Control Measure Implementation:
- Effectiveness: Controls should adequately reduce risk
- Feasibility: Consider practical and financial constraints
- Monitoring: Regular review of control effectiveness
- Maintenance: Ensure controls remain functional
- Training: Workers must understand and follow controls
- Documentation: Record all control measures implemented